Train services in the national capital returned to their normal schedules on October 11, a day after several trains were cancelled or rescheduled ahead of a protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). Northern Railway announced that trains would operate according to their regular timetables, bringing relief to passengers affected by the disruptions on October 10.

The railway restrictions had primarily affected trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10. Mail and Express trains departing from their originating stations after 2 pm on October 9 and scheduled to reach either station during the specified period were among those affected. The decision was taken amid concerns about severe road congestion around the railway stations during the planned demonstration.

The cancellations and rescheduling were part of wider security arrangements introduced across Delhi ahead of the CJP protest. The party had called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission. Authorities anticipated heavy movement of protesters and traffic disruptions around key locations, prompting precautionary measures affecting public transport and access to sensitive areas.

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Several trains operating between Indore and Delhi were also cancelled during the disruption. According to Ratlam Division Public Relations Officer Mukesh Kumar, trains originating from Indore and Dr Ambedkar Nagar were among those affected by cancellations and operational changes. The Rajdhani Express and August Kranti Express were also rescheduled to run five hours late on October 9, while other services faced changes to their schedules.

The railway disruptions caused inconvenience to passengers travelling to and from the national capital, particularly those relying on long-distance and intercity services. The cancellations formed part of a broader set of transport restrictions imposed ahead of the protest, which also affected Delhi Metro operations and road traffic. Railway authorities had expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to travellers.

With normal train operations resuming on October 11, passengers were expected to be able to travel according to regular schedules again. The restoration followed the security-related restrictions introduced for the previous day's demonstration, although passengers were advised to check the latest train status before departure to account for any operational changes.

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